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Funding Communities Isn’t Enough To Stop Racist Police Violence
By underestimating racism’s role as a root cause of crime, popular abolition models risk oversimplifying the problems they face.
Remembering The Journalists Fooled By Doug Ford’s Pandemic Disguise
These opinion writers were wrong then, and they are wrong now. It didn’t take a genius to see where Ford was leading us.
Canada’s Immigration System Is Keeping Out The Working Class
Without progressive pushback, a status quo has emerged that admits the richest of Global South countries while excluding the working class.
Canadian Mining Companies Are Devastating The Global South
Any future government that’s concerned about environmental and human rights issues will have to reign in mining companies operating abroad.
Canadians Are In Denial About Our Right Wing Extremism Problem
It’s only a matter of time before a Canadian political leader begins successfully mobilizing this community, as Trump did.
The Left Shouldn’t Hesitate To Confront Porn Corporations
There are perverse economic incentives in the sex industry that should be fair game for critique without shame.
The Canadian Hockey League Desperately Needs A Union
The sweatshop conditions of minor hockey are about to intensify, and if our labour unions won’t help them, who will?
A Year After The Flight 752 Tragedy, Diplomacy With Iran Must Prevail
Without diplomatic representation and cultural exchanges, it’s not difficult to devolve into permanent enemies.
The Alcohol Industry Is A Threat To Public Health That Must Be Fought
Leftists must fight to address the reasons people drink while also working to limit the power and influence of the alcohol industry.